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2020 POSTGRADUATE
study guide
Be
curious, contemplative,
clever, creative, courageous,
collaborative, connected,
confident, progressive,
purposeful, personal,
assured, engaged, inspired
Remarkable.
Amelia Aitkin-Deane Bachelor of Business (event management and marketing)
Be curious, contemplative, clever, creative, courageous, collaborative, connected, confident, progressive, purposeful, personal, assured, engaged, inspired Remarkable.
Ranked in the
top 2% worldwide
Rated 5 stars for 6
student experience campuses
Globally
connected
Australia’s most
awarded teachers
50,000 Industry
students focused
200,000
graduates
Ranked in the top two per cent worldwide* We’re consistently ranked in the top 300 of the largest and most credible world university rankings—placing us in the top two per cent worldwide. Australia’s most awarded teachers† Learn from the best, with teachers who have won more Australian Government awards, citations, and fellowships than any other university in the past five years. Five stars for student experience^ Griffith students give us top marks for their university experience. Industry focused Graduate with valuable contacts, and the skills, knowledge and experience that employers want. Flexible study options Take control of your study with trimesters that allow you to pace your study to suit your needs, or fast-track and finish sooner. You can also study, learn, and connect face-to-face, online, or a combination of both. Globally connected Be prepared to work almost anywhere with our world-class degrees and opportunities to study abroad. 50,000 students of all ages Enhance your learning when you study with people just like you. 200,000 skilled graduates Your Griffith degree is your passport to a global network of opportunity. * Based on the International Association of Universities – World Higher Education Database, listing more than 18,500 institutions of higher education. Current as at February 2019. † Based on Learning and Teaching results from the Department of Education and Training. ^ Good Universities Guide 2019.
Contents
06 16 38
Postgraduate study Our degrees Other information
Pathways to postgraduate study 06 Postgraduate coursework degrees 16 PhDs and research degrees 38
Why choose Griffith? 07 Architecture and planning 17 How to apply for postgraduate study 40
Postgraduate study 09 Aviation 17 Key dates 41
Q and As 10 Business and government 18
Be supported 12 Criminology 22
Griffith Online 14 Engineering 23
Education and teaching 24
Health 26
Humanities and languages 32
Information technology 33
Law 34
Music and performing arts 34
Science and environment 35
Visual and creative arts 36
Legend
Campuses Applications information Modes of study
G = Gold Coast CP = credit points F = Full-time study
L = Logan N/A = not applicable P = Part-time study
M = Mt Gravatt
N = Nathan For example, 2F/4P = two years full-time,
= Career change four years part-time
O = Online (through our Digital Campus)
= Online
S = South Bank
X = External
OUA = Open Universities Australia
Important note All information is correct as at June 2019, but is subject to change as content is reviewed and updated. Degrees listed as ‘New in 2020’ are subject to University approval.
Visit degrees.griffith.edu.au for the most up-to-date information.
Pathways to postgraduate study
There is more than one pathway to postgraduate
study at Griffith. We recognise professional
experience as well as previous study.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
I have a bachelor degree with
I have five years of
I have a honours or postgraduate
professional
bachelor degree qualifications with a
experience
research component
Get recognition for your Expand your qualifications in a new or
Take your research experience
experience and advance your career related discipline. Build on existing skills and
to the next level.
with a formal qualification. knowledge or change your career direction.
DEGREE ELIGIBILITY
Graduate Certificate Graduate Certificate/ Masters by research
Even if you haven’t studied at Graduate Diploma Carry out a significant piece of
university before, you may be able to Use your bachelor degree as a supervised research in your area
use your extensive work experience pathway to building specialised of specialisation and present
as a foundation and study four knowledge in a new or existing advanced findings in a thesis.
courses (subjects) to complete a discipline or professional area. Take the Duration:
graduate certificate in as little as next step towards a masters degree 1–2 years full-time with
one trimester. It’s a qualification in and expand your career options. part-time options
its own right, or you can use it as Duration:
a pathway to a masters degree. Graduate Certificate: 6 months PhD (Doctorate)
Duration: full-time or 1 year part-time Develop original knowledge in a
6 months full-time or Graduate Diploma: 1–2 years chosen field through advanced
1 year part-time full-time or 2–4 years part-time research and preparation of a thesis
of original findings.
Masters by coursework Duration:
Give your career a real advantage 3–4 years full-time with
and become an expert in your field. part-time options
Build on your bachelors degree
knowledge or develop knowledge
and skills in another discipline Note. This page is a guide only—entry
requirements and durations vary between degrees.
through a coursework masters See degrees.griffith.edu.au for full details of
degree. Graduates have advanced entry requirements for specific degrees.
knowledge for professional practice.
Duration:
1–2 years full-time or
2–4 years part-time
06 Griffith University 2020 postgraduate study guide
Why choose Griffith?
We’re known for We’ve introduced Australia’s first degrees in Study online 07
delivering an outstanding a wide range of important areas, including:
Our online study options mean you can
Asian studies, environmental science,
student experience, study, learn and connect when it suits you.
Why choose Griffith?
forensic science, aviation, Australian
our high-quality degrees, Indigenous arts and dental technology.
Around 40% of our students study at least
welcoming environment, one course (subject) online.
and flexible study options. Work opportunities and
industry placements Global connections
Students come first Griffith students put what they learn Many of our degrees have an international
Griffith students are supported, from in the classroom into practice, with the focus, preparing you for work almost
help with study skills to personal support opportunity for industry experience included anywhere in the world.
services, scholarships, and career advice. in many of our degrees. Depending on what
The Good Universities Guide awarded us you study, you could learn through work Be part of an
five star ratings for overall university placements, overseas field trips or industry exceptional community
experience, teaching quality, skills projects for real clients.
development and graduate salaries.* When you study at Griffith, you’ll join
a community of like-minded students.
Take control of your study Once you graduate, your Griffith degree
Learn from the best
Griffith is known for its flexibility. will be your passport to a global network
You’ll learn from some of the best Depending on your degree, you’ll have of contacts.
teachers in the country. In the last five
the choice to study in person at one
years, our teachers have won more You will join an alumni community of more
of our campuses, online through our
Australian Government awards, citations than 200,000 graduates who span the
Digital campus, or a combination of both,
and fellowships than any other university, globe. Working in every field, they range from
either part-time or full-time over two or
including the 2018 Australian University groundbreaking medical researchers to gold
three trimesters.
Teacher of the Year award.†
medal-winning athletes, from professional
Trimesters musicians to company executives.
Get the skills and
You can study across three 12-week
knowledge employers want
trimesters each year. Depending on your
Innovative degrees degree, you can pace your study or fast-
Our future-focused degrees are designed track and graduate earlier. We have degrees * Good Universities Guide 2019.
† Based on Learning and Teaching results from
to prepare you for new opportunities in a starting in February, July or October. the Department of Education and Training.
fast-changing world.
Griffith mathematics educator Dr Kevin
Larkin has been named Universities Australia
2018 Australian University Teacher of
the Year. Dr Larkin has spent the past
seven years inspiring and motivating
pre-service teachers and has transformed
how mathematics is taught. He said his
overarching goal was to inspire the next
generation of creative, motivated and
knowledgeable teachers who recognise
the importance of developing numerate
citizens. ‘The power of good teaching lies
in its ability to change people’s lives.
Education is critical for everyone in our
society—it gives them the skills to create a
better Australia and a better world,’ he said.
Dr Kevin Larkin
Senior Lecturer (Mathematics Education)
First Year Adviser, Bachelor of Education
Perfect
balance
It was while completing his honours in psychology My study has given me the perfect balance of
at a Gold Coast school that Phillip Pearce first practical knowledge and theory. The lecturers
realised teaching would become his raison d’etre. come from the classroom, so they are all very
‘I always had a passion for child developmental experienced. We can be discussing various
psychology, and I discovered I loved being in pedagogical theories, and they can relate it
a school environment, so I enrolled in the to real life. It’s made me more confident in
Master of Primary Teaching at Griffith,’ he says. my pracs, and I know teaching is the right
The flexibility of the Master of Teaching enables career for me.’
him and other students to work while studying.
‘I can structure my timetable around work. Phillip Pearce
Master of Primary Teaching
It’s intense but manageable.
08 Griffith University 2020 postgraduate study guidePostgraduate study
Achieve your career goals Change careers Make your experience count 09
and reach your potential Further study can be the catalyst for If you don’t have formal qualifications,
with a postgraduate degree you to move into a new career. you may be eligible for entry to a Griffith
Postgraduate study
from Griffith. postgraduate degree based on your
Increase your personal, work and life skills. You can
Benefits of earning capacity also apply for credit for prior learning,
which can reduce the time it will take
postgraduate study A postgraduate degree is an investment
to complete your degree. Credit can be
in your future earning potential. According
Postgraduate study at Griffith provides a awarded for formal study, non-formal
to the Australian Government Department
wide range of benefits for the duration of learning such as workplace training, and
of Education and Training 2018 Graduate
your study, upon graduation, and well into informal learning such as work, social,
Outcomes Survey, people with a
the future. Whether you’re interested in family, hobby and leisure activities.
postgraduate qualification earn an average
broadening your skills, becoming a specialist
of $22,000 a year more than those with a
or changing careers, we offer an extensive Continuing professional
bachelor degree. Plus, 2017 CEO Tracker
range of postgraduate study options.
reports that more than half of Australia’s development
You might be more qualified to study a highest-earning and highest profile CEOs Postgraduate study refreshes your
postgraduate degree than you think; we have completed postgraduate studies. qualifications by providing the latest skills
recognise the knowledge gained through and knowledge and can count toward
work experience, as well as prior study. Build your network your Continuing Professional Development
And with full-time, part-time, online and Studying at postgraduate level is a (CPD) points.
accelerated study options, you can tailor great way to make valuable contacts
your study to fit in with your lifestyle. that can lead to job opportunities and
lifelong friendships.
Advance your career
Be prepared for new job opportunities Develop skills for life
and take the next step in your career. As well as financial and career benefits,
Gain the broad knowledge needed to postgraduate study is a stimulating
step into management roles or hone experience and can introduce new
your skills to take on work as a specialist. concepts and ways of thinking that
Depending on your field, a postgraduate you can apply in all aspects of your life.
qualification may be needed for
professional accreditation or registration,
opening the door to more opportunities.
‘I can structure my timetable
around work. It’s intense
but manageable.’Q and As
Here’s the top questions Q. What’s the difference between Q. What will it cost?
asked about being a coursework and research? A. There are scholarships and government
postgraduate student. A. The type of study you undertake will support options to assist you with
depend on what you are trying to achieve financing your postgraduate study.
Q. Where do I start? as follows: If the degree relates to your current job,
A. There are three steps to consider when you can find out if your employer will
• Choose coursework if you are looking provide an allowance or support you
thinking about postgraduate study:
to advance your career, or change with study leave for exams. Costs also
• Step 1: Decide what you want to career direction—A postgraduate vary depending on the type of study
achieve—Are you interested in taking coursework degree, such as a graduate as follows:
your career to the next level, getting certificate, graduate diploma or
formal recognition for your experience, masters by coursework is for you. • Coursework—All postgraduate
or changing careers completely? Coursework builds on the skills and coursework degrees attract tuition
Some postgraduate degrees are knowledge you’ve gained through fees. These fees differ depending on
designed to help broaden your skills to professional experience and previous whether you are an international or
prepare you for management positions, study. You’ll study courses (subjects) domestic student. Student services
while others allow you to specialise that may involve lectures and tutorials, and amenities fees are also charged as
further to become an expert in your laboratory practice, or fieldwork. part of your postgraduate tuition fees.
field. If you’re looking to take your • Choose a research degree if you Indicative costs for specific degrees are
career in a new direction, you can want to discover new solutions available at degrees.griffith.edu.au.
investigate our career change degrees, —A research degree, such as a Find out more about tuition fees for all
which can put you on a new path. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or postgraduate coursework degrees
• Step 2: Explore pathways—We Master of Philosophy (MPhil), will at griffith.edu.au/fees-charges
recognise the knowledge gained prepare you for a research career. • Research degrees—The Australian
through work experience, prior study You’ll complete a significant piece Government Research Training
as well as other forms of formal, of research under supervision. Program and Griffith University funding
informal and non-formal learning, covers the tuition fees of Australian
Q. How much time does study take? students for most research degrees.
which means that you may be more
qualified to study a postgraduate degree A. Many of our postgraduate students For more information about tuition
than you think. If you have five years of also work full-time and balance a range fees for research degrees visit
relevant experience, you may be eligible of other life and family commitments griffith.edu.au/research-study
for entry into a graduate certificate, with their study. Most of our degrees
which is a qualification in its own right offer flexible options so that you can
and can also lead to further study, study where and when you want to. For
such as a masters degree. See our example, you may choose to pace your
pathways table on page 06. study and complete one course (subject)
• Step 3: Develop a tailored study each trimester, with approximately three
plan—Work out how much time hours of on-campus time plus out of class
you can commit to study, taking into time for readings and assignments required
account your learning and lifestyle each week. Or you could fast-track your
needs. You may be able to study study by picking up extra courses each
full-time, part-time, online or through trimester and finish sooner. We also
intensive workshops, depending on offer intensive study mode for some
what you study. courses, in which you’ll complete the bulk
of the course over a weekend. For more
information visit degrees.griffith.edu.au
10 Griffith University 2020 postgraduate study guideDeferring costs with Financial assistance Scholarships 11
FEE-HELP Once you are at university, our welfare You may be eligible for a scholarship
FEE-HELP is a government loan that, and student liaison officers can help you based on your background, chosen study
Q and As
depending on citizenship or residency plan budgets, apply for loans and equity area, hardships you’ve experienced or
status, allows you, as a domestic student, schemes (if you qualify), and explore achievements. For more information
to defer the costs of study and pay your other financial options, such as Centrelink visit griffith.edu.au/scholarships or
student contribution when you are earning payments. For more information visit email scholarships@griffith.edu.au
more money. You repay your FEE-HELP griffith.edu.au/welfare
debt through the tax system so that, other
than study materials such as textbooks,
there are no other up-front costs.
‘My lecturers and friends were brilliant and
helpful in guiding me and making me feel
like I belonged despite not having studied
for more than 30 years.’
Despite not having higher education
qualifications, a 30-year career across a
wide range of business endeavours reaped
dividends for Kate Crouch. ‘I had started
a Bachelor of Business degree before a
“eureka moment” arrived through a casual
conversation with one of my lecturers. It was
a pleasant shock when my lecturer told me
my work history enabled me to apply for a
postgraduate degree,’ Kate says. The mother
of three became the proud holder of both
a Griffith Graduate Certificate in Marketing
and a Master of Marketing two years on. ‘I
highlighted my event management experience
as well as the ownership of two successful
businesses. To top it off, the credits I earned
while doing my Graduate Certificate were
transferred to my Masters which meant I
graduated with two degrees. My lecturers
and friends were brilliant and helpful in guiding
me and making me feel like I belonged despite
not having studied for more than 30 years.’
Kate Crouch
Graduate Certificate in Marketing
and Master of MarketingBe supported
We offer a wide range Self-help resources Personal support services
of support services to We have a range of self-help resources When you need it, our personal
help you feel confident including the referencing tool and support services are ready to help.
and succeed in your recorded workshops that you can Our services include job search and
postgraduate studies. access and view any time. career development, counselling, health
services, chaplaincy and spiritual support,
Study Smart and welfare and financial assistance.
Learning support services
Study Smart is an online tutorial designed
Our libraries are the perfect place to study, For more information visit
to develop skills in researching, writing,
providing spaces that are adaptable and griffith.edu.au/student-services
referencing, group work and exams.
comfortable. You can access services and and griffith.edu.au/careers
resources, meet up for group study or For more information visit
find a space for individual work. In all our griffith.edu.au/library/study Aboriginal and Torres Strait
libraries we provide computers, laptops Islander students
you can borrow, or you can connect your International students The GUMURRII Student Support Unit (SSU)
own device to the wireless network. is a dedicated support unit for Aboriginal
If you’re from a non-English speaking
Participate in our Early-bird workshops or and Torres Strait Islander students. Our staff
background, you can improve your skills
upskill at your own pace with the libraries’ members assist students with recruitment,
through EnglishHELP (English Higher
study modules designed to develop your orientation and graduation, and provide
Education Language Program). This free
academic, digital and library research skills. undergraduate and postgraduate support,
service offers individual support to help you
build confidence with speaking and listening, including tutorial assistance.
For more information visit
griffith.edu.au/library/study improve your knowledge of grammar and
Servicing each of Griffith’s campuses, with
your pronunciation, and learn to write a
officers who also assist online students
Academic skills scientific report.
studying through the Digital campus,
Our learning advisers can help you Explore EnglishHELP’s free online resources GUMURRII SSU offers a safe and culturally
understand the expectations of university at griffith.edu.au/englishhelp appropriate learning environment.
study and develop reading and study skills,
You’ll also have access to our International For more information visit
time management and organisational skills,
Student Advisers, who offer personal griffith.edu.au/gumurrii
and critical thinking, academic writing and
oral presentation skills. support and can help you with
study-related issues. For more
Library research skills information visit griffith.edu.au/
international-student-advisors
Find your way around the library with
our specially designed research skills
workshops. You’ll learn how to find
items on your reading list, use the library
catalogue and electronic databases, and
research effectively for assignments.
12 Griffith University 2020 postgraduate study guideStudents with disabilities Future students should contact the Childcare 13
We provide disability support services on Disabilities Service: Griffith is a family-friendly university
all campuses. Phone: +61 (0)7 3735 7470 committed to supporting its students,
Be supported
Email: disability@griffith.edu.au with the Nathan campus providing two
These services, coordinated through our
childcare centres. For more information,
Student Services office, enable students If you are deaf or hard of hearing, please visit griffith.edu.au/childcare or email
with disabilities to access and participate contact the Disabilities Service Officer childcare@griffith.edu.au
in our learning environment. directly on:
Phone: 0419 987 639 Childcare facilities are also available close
Email: deafstudentsupportprogram to the Logan, Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast,
@griffith.edu.au and South Bank campuses. For more
information visit mychild.gov.au website.
‘Right from being accepted into
the MBA program, the assistance
has been amazing.’
As the Director of Clinical Education at the
Wesley Hospital, Wendy Zernike knows all
too well the benefits of a personal touch.
Whether dealing with patients, workers,
families or other stakeholders in her
day-to-day duties, Wendy believes in the
importance of a supportive environment,
something she experienced firsthand
during her MBA studies at Griffith.
‘Right from being accepted into the MBA
program, the assistance has been amazing,’
she says. ‘If you’re worried about how
you’re going to cope, are stressed about
how you might get your assessment done,
or need some help with what to do next,
the comforting thing is that it all works out
because the Griffith staff are so helpful.’
Wendy Zernike
Master of Business AdministrationGriffith Online
Fitting study into your life Study-life balance Study, learn and connect
is easier than you think. Griffith’s online degrees are designed to Studying online doesn’t mean studying
be flexible, so you can fit your passion for alone. No matter where you are located
A leader in online learning into your schedule. Choose from you can be part of the conversation. You’ll
education a range of online study options so you can engage with a community of like-minded
Griffith is one of Australia’s leading slow down, accelerate or switch mode students and staff in an interactive and
providers of online education. Our Digital because of other commitments in your life. collaborative digital learning environment.
campus is a hive of activity that has Your options are: All courses have dedicated discussion boards
transformed the learning experience of and live online tutorials, so you’ll be able to
• Online only—you can study anywhere,
online students. Located at your fingertips, anytime. No matter where you are network, share ideas and ask questions.
you will connect with a vibrant, virtual located, all learning materials and Enhancing your digital literacy skills and
community and have the flexibility to study assessments are accessible, wherever
growing your confidence and capabilities
when and where you like, with access to you choose to study. to work remotely are qualities highly valued
expert knowledge from award-winning • Accelerated online—your degree is by modern organisations.
academics. With more than 100 online broken into short, intensive bursts to
degrees to choose from in areas such as: make your learning experience more
nursing, arts, law, business, aviation and
focused. You are able to work through Dedicated support
teaching (to name a few) there is sure to
your degree one course (subject) at When you study online through our
be a degree that suits you. Of course, even
a time over a six week block and still Digital campus, you’ll have plenty of
if you choose to study online, you can still
graduate in two years. support including:
come to campus to take advantage of all
• Fully-flexible—this is the most flexible
the great facilities we have to offer. • academic and student support advisers
way for you to gain a degree, and suits
people who want the option to switch • access to IT support and self-directed
study modes (that is, part-time or learning tools
• online tools including 24/7 access
full-time, online or face-to-face or
to online library and digital resources
a combination of both) to match their
such as eBooks and journals
changing needs.
• financial assistance
See the table on the adjacent page to find • health and medical, equity, welfare,
the study mode that suits you. counselling and chaplaincy services.
Koda-Jo Berry-Stewart had just graduated
from a Master of Social Work at Griffith
when she decided to head back to university.
‘I found out about the Master of Mental Health
Practice at my graduation ceremony, and it
was a light bulb moment,’ she says.
‘Not only will this degree add value to my
job, but it will also allow me to explore my
passion for mental health.’ After graduating
from her first Masters degree, Koda-Jo found
employment at Neami National, which provides
community-based mental health services.
She combines full-time employment with her
studies thanks to Griffith’s flexible online study
options. ‘The resources are great, and the
faculty is amazing. I wouldn’t have been able
to juggle work and study any other way.’
Koda-Jo Berry-Stewart
Master of Mental Health Practice
14 Griffith University 2020 postgraduate study guideWhich online study mode suits you? 15
Whether you’re balancing work, family or just life in general, we understand that study isn’t your only commitment.
Griffith Online
That’s why we offer three ways to study online and give you the freedom to mix-and-match to suit your changing needs:
Online only degrees Accelerated online degrees Fully-flexible degrees
The most flexible way to gain your
Studying in accelerated mode suits
This approach suits people who degree, these degrees suit people
busy people who prefer short, focused
want to study online over a who want the freedom to change
bursts of activity they can build into
12 week Trimester period. their study mode from online to
their weekly routine.
face-to-face to match their needs.
Choose to study online
Study online Study online or face-to-face or a
combination of both
Study part-time or full-time Study part-time only Study part-time or full-time
Work through your degree one
Work through your degree one Work through your degree one
fast-tracked course (subject) at
to four courses (subjects) at a to four courses (subjects) at a
a time. Your degree is broken into
time. This means you will have the time. This means you will have the
short, intensive, six-week bursts
flexibility to accelerate or slow flexibility to accelerate or slow down
to make your learning experience
down your study as life changes. your study as life changes.
more focused.
Each course takes 12 weeks Each course takes 6 weeks to Each course takes 12 weeks to
to complete (Trimester) complete (Teaching Period) complete (Trimester)
Start in January, March, May, July,
Start in February, July or October Start in February, July or October
September or October
For more information visit griffith.edu.au/online and explore our study planner.Postgraduate coursework degrees
A Griffith postgraduate ◊ Griffith recognises the knowledge gained If you’re after online study, degrees
through prior learning and work experience, marked with this icon can give you
degree can take your
as well as other forms of formal, informal the flexibility to study where and when
career to the next level
and non-formal learning, as part of assessing suits you.
—or in a new direction. candidates for admission to a range of
our postgraduate degrees. An overview is Find out more about postgraduate study
Many of our degrees offer opportunities
provided in the following tables. Please refer at Griffith at griffith.edu.au/postgrad
for professional development in specific
fields, giving you the chance to build on to the ‘Notes’ section for guidance.
Note. The admission requirements
previous studies and experience. listed in this guide are an overview only.
If you’re thinking of a career change,
the degrees marked with this icon can See degrees.griffith.edu.au for more
help you take off in a different direction. detailed admission requirements.
‘I will have the qualifications I
need to keep doing the work I love.’
Studying a Master of Social Work online at
Griffith allows Silas Pollard to hold down a
full-time job and pursue further studies from
his home on the NSW Central Coast. ‘I’m
based in NSW and have three young kids
and a full-time job, so studying on campus
just isn’t an option,’ he says. Silas works
for Headspace, a National Youth Mental
Health Foundation, and has recently moved
into a new role that requires a formal
social work qualification. ‘After I complete
the Master of Social Work, I will have the
qualifications I need to keep doing the work
I love, and it opens up my options.’
Silas Pollard
Master of Social Work
16 Griffith University 2020 postgraduate study guideArchitecture and planning
Credit 17
Degree Campus Admission requirements overview points Duration Start
Postgraduate coursework degrees
Architecture
• Recognised bachelor degree in architectural
design (5.0 GPA) or
Master of Architecture G 160 2F Feb/Jul
• Griffith Bachelor of Architectural Design
(4.5 GPA)
Urban and environmental planning
Graduate Certificate in Urban • Any bachelor degree or higher or
N 40 0.5F^ Feb/Jul
and Environmental Planning • Relevant work experience
• Any bachelor degree or higher or
Master of Urban and
N • Griffith Graduate Certificate in Urban and 160 1.5–2F/4P Feb/Jul
Environmental Planning*
Environmental Planning (4.5 GPA)
Note. The degree information listed in this table is an overview only. See degrees.griffith.edu.au for more detailed information.
* This degree provides the option to graduate sooner with an alternate qualification such as a graduate certificate or graduate diploma, upon successful completion of relevant courses.
See degrees.griffith.edu.au for details.
^
Students commencing in Trimester 1 can only complete this degree on a part-time basis. Students commencing in Trimester 2 can complete this degree on a full-time or part-time basis.
Aviation
Credit
Degree Campus Admission requirements overview points Duration Start
Graduate Certificate in • Related bachelor degree or higher or
N/O 40 1P Feb/Jul
Airport Management • Relevant work experience
Graduate Certificate in • Any bachelor degree or higher or
N/O 40 0.5F/1P Feb/Jul
Aviation Management • Relevant work experience
Master of Aviation Related bachelor degree (GPA 5.0) or higher and
N/O 120* 1–1.5F/3P Feb/Jul
Management relevant work experience
Related Bachelor degree; CASA medical
Graduate Diploma of
X# certificate; ARN; Aptitude assessment and 90 1.5F May/Nov^
Flight Management
Interview
Related Bachelor degree; CASA medical
Graduate Diploma of Rotary Wing
N certificate; ARN; Aptitude assessment and 80 13 months F May^
Flight Management
Interview
Note. The degree information listed in this table is an overview only. See degrees.griffith.edu.au for more detailed information.
* This degree provides the option to graduate sooner with an alternate qualification such as a graduate certificate or graduate diploma, upon successful completion of relevant courses.
See degrees.griffith.edu.au for details.
# External study off-campus at a contracted flight training provider organisation.
^ Commencement date may vary and will be confirmed upon acceptance into the program.Business and government
Credit
Degree Campus Admission requirements overview points Duration Start
Accounting
Bachelor degree or higher in accounting
Master of Accounting N 120 1.5F/3P Feb/Jul
and professional registration (4.0 GPA)◊
Master of Accounting/Master of Bachelor degree or higher in accounting
N 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
International Business and professional registration (4.0 GPA)◊
Master of Professional
N/O Any bachelor degree (4.0 GPA) 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
Accounting*
Business
• Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) or
Graduate Certificate in Business G/N 40 0.5F/1P Feb/Jul/Oct%
• Relevant work experience◊
• Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) or
Master of Business G/N • A Griffith Graduate Certificate in Policy 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul/Oct%
Analysis (or equivalent) (4.0 GPA)◊
Event, tourism and hospitality, and sport management
Master of International Tourism and S/G Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA)◊ 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul/Oct
Hospitality Management*
Master of Marketing/Master of
International Tourism and G/N/S Related bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
Hospitality Management
Finance and financial planning
• Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) or Jan/Mar/May/
Graduate Certificate in Finance O 40 8 months P
• Relevant work experience◊ Jul/Aug/Oct
• Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) or
Graduate Diploma of Finance N 80 1F/2P Feb/Jul
• Relevant work experience
N=Feb/Jul
N=1.5-2F/4P O=Jan/Mar/
Master of Finance N/O Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 160
O=3P May/Jul/
Aug/Oct
N/O=Feb/
• Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) or
Jul/Oct
Graduate Certificate in • Relevant work experience or N/O=0.5F/1P
N/O 40 O=Jan/Mar/
Financial Planning† • Be an existing provider as defined in O=8 months P
May/Jul/
the Professional Standards legislation
Aug/Oct
• Any bachelor degree or higher or N=Feb/Jul/Oct
Graduate Diploma of • Relevant work experience or N/O=1F/2P, O=Jan/Mar/
N/O 80
Financial Planning • Be an existing provider as defined in O=8 months P May/Jul/
the Professional Standards legislation Aug/Oct
N/X=Feb
N/O/X=
O=Jan/Feb/
Master of Financial Planning† N/O/X Related bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 120 1–1.5F/3P
Mar/May/Jul/
O=2P
Aug/Oct
N=Feb
Master of Financial Planning N/O Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 160 1–2F/4P
O=Jul/Oct
Government and international relations
Graduate Certificate in • Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) or
N 40 0.5F/1P Feb/Jul
International Relations • Relevant work experience◊
• Related bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) or
Master of International Relations N • A Griffith Graduate Certificate in International 120 1–1.5F/3P Feb/Jul
Relations (or equivalent) (4.0)◊
Master of International Business/
N Related bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
Master of International Relations
Graduate Certificate in Integrity • Any bachelor degree or higher (4.5 GPA) or
O@ 40 1P Feb/Jul
and Anti-Corruption • Relevant work experience
Note. The degree information listed in this table is an overview only. See degrees.griffith.edu.au for more detailed information.
* This degree provides the option to graduate sooner with an alternate qualification such as a graduate certificate or graduate diploma, upon successful completion of relevant courses.
See degrees.griffith.edu.au for details.
† These degrees can be studied in conjunction with AMP Services Limited.
@
Includes some on campus intensives.
◊
Griffith offers alternative admission criteria for this degree, such as formal, informal and non-formal learning. See degrees.griffith.edu.au for details.
%
The Trimester 3 intake in this program will be available at Nathan only.
18 Griffith University 2020 postgraduate study guideCredit
Degree Campus Admission requirements overview points Duration Start
Graduate Certificate in
S/O
• Any bachelor degree or higher (4.5 GPA) or
40 1P Feb
19
Policy AnalysisX • Relevant work experience
• Related bachelor degree or higher (4.5 GPA) or
Postgraduate coursework degrees
• A Griffith Graduate Certificate in Policy
Master of Public Administration O@ Analysis (or equivalent) (4.5 GPA) or 120 1–1.5F/3P Feb/Jul
• A Griffith Graduate Certificate in Integrity and
Anti-Corruption (or equivalent) (4.5 GPA)◊
Any bachelor degree or higher and relevant work
Executive Master of experience plus current employment with a
N 120 3P Feb
Public Administration# member body of the Australian and New Zealand
School of Government
Master of Global Development N/O Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
Human resources and employment relations
Graduate Certificate in • Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) or
OUA 40 1P Feb/Jul
Employment Relations • Relevant work experience◊
Master of Employment Relations OUA Related bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) ◊
120 1–1.5F/3P Feb/Jul
Graduate Certificate in Human • Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) or N/G= 0.5F/1P
G/N/OUA 40 Feb/Jul
Resource Management • Relevant work experience◊ OUA: 1P
Master of Human Resource
G/N Related bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA)◊ 120 1–1.5F/3P Feb/Jul
Management
Master of Human Resource
Management/Master of N Related bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
International Business
International business
Master of International Business* N Related bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA)◊ 120 1.5F/3P Feb/Jul/Oct
Master of International Business/
N Related bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
Master of International Relations
Master of Accounting/Master of
N Related bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
International Business
Master of Human Resource
Management/Master of N Related bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
International Business
Master of Marketing/Master of
N Related bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
International Business
Management
Graduate Certificate in Leadership • Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) or
G/O 40 2P Feb/Jul/Oct
and Management • Relevant work experience◊&
Master of International Tourism and
S/G Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul/Oct
Hospitality Management*
Graduate Certificate in Any bachelor degree or higher and relevant
N/O 40 1P Feb
Safety Leadership work experience
Master of Safety Leadership N/O Related bachelor degree or higher 120 2–3P Feb
Marketing and communications
G/N/O
G/N/O =Feb/Jul
Graduate Certificate • Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) or
G/N/O 40 =0.5F/1P O=Jan/Mar/
in Marketing • Relevant work experience
O=8 months P May/Jul/
Aug/Oct
G/N/O
G/N/O= =Feb/Jul
Master of Marketing G/N/O Related bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA)◊ 120 1–1.5F/3P O=Jan/Mar/
O=2P May/Jul/
Aug/Oct
Graduate Certificate in • Any bachelor degree or higher (4.5 GPA) or
OUA 40 1P Feb/Jul/Oct
Communication • Relevant work experience
Note. The degree information listed in this table is an overview only. See degrees.griffith.edu.au for more detailed information.
* This degree provides the option to graduate sooner with an alternate qualification such as a graduate certificate or graduate diploma, upon successful completion of relevant courses.
See degrees.griffith.edu.au for details.
X South Bank offering is only available to current public servants working at the local, state or federal level.
@ Includes some on campus intensives.
# Offered in conjunction with the Australian and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG).
◊ Griffith offers alternative admission criteria for this degree, such as formal, informal and non-formal learning. See degrees.griffith.edu.au for details.
& Non-sponsored students will complete this program online.Business and government
Credit
Degree Campus Admission requirements overview points Duration Start
Graduate Certificate in Creative
G/O Any bachelor degree or higher 40 1P Feb
and Professional Writing
Graduate Certificate in Strategic
N/O Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 40 1P Feb
Communication and Media
Master of Marketing/Master of
N Related bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
International Business
Master of Marketing/Master of
International Tourism and G/N/S Related bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
Hospitality Management
MBA
G/S/O
G/S/O =Feb/Jul
Graduate Certificate in
G/S/O Relevant work experience 40 =0.5F/1P O=Jan/Mar/
Business Administration
O=8 months P May/Jul/
Aug/Oct
• Any bachelor degree or higher (4.5 GPA) G/S/O
and relevant work experience or G/S/O= =Feb/Jul/Oct
Master of Business
G/S/O • A Griffith Graduate Certificate in Business 120 1–1.5F/3P O=Jan/Mar/
Administration
Administration or an equivalent qualification O=2P May/Jul/
(4.5 GPA) Aug/Oct
Policy analysis and public administration
Graduate Certificate in • Any bachelor degree or higher (4.5 GPA) or
S/O 40 1P Feb
Policy AnalysisX • Relevant work experience◊
Graduate Certificate in Integrity • Any bachelor degree or higher (4.5 GPA) or
O@ 40 1P Feb/Jul
and Anti-Corruption • Relevant work experience◊
Master of Public Administration O@ Related bachelor degree or higher (4.5 GPA)◊ 120 1–1.5F/3P Feb/Jul
Any bachelor degree or higher and relevant work
Executive Master of experience plus current employment with a
N 120 3P Feb
Public Administration# member body of the Australian and New Zealand
School of Government
Research studies
Graduate Certificate in
O Related bachelor degree or higher (5.0 GPA) 40 0.5F Feb/Jul
Research Studies in Business
Graduate Diploma of Only available to students applying for PhD
G/N 80 1F Feb/Jul
Research Studies in Business or MPhil
Note. The degree information listed in this table is an overview only. See degrees.griffith.edu.au for more detailed information.
X South Bank offering is only available to current public servants working at the local, state or federal level.
# Offered in conjunction with the Australian and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG).
@
Includes some on campus intensives.
◊
Griffith offers alternative admission criteria for this degree, such as formal, informal and non-formal learning. See degrees.griffith.edu.au for details.
‘Education influences your life
personally and professionally,
and Griffith has certainly done
that for me.’
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Lifelong
learner
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services ‘One of my greatest joys is being a leader of a
Commissioner Katarina Carroll APM wanted fantastic group of people. I literally have people
to be a community cop when she started her putting their life on the line for the sake of
policing career. Instead, she rose through the others, and it makes me extraordinarily proud.’
ranks, becoming a trailblazer for women in the An impressive alumnus, Commissioner Carroll
male-dominated police and fire services. She was named Griffith University’s Outstanding
became Australia’s first female fire commissioner Alumnus Award winner 2018. ‘I’m a lifelong
in 2015 and will be Queensland’s first female learner, and a lot of that has been done through
Police Commissioner when she takes up this Griffith. Education influences your life personally
position in July. ‘I think wherever you go you and professionally, and Griffith has certainly
should leave a legacy and make the organisation done that for me.’
a better place,’ she says. At QFES, Commissioner
Katarina Carroll APM
Carroll said her greatest inspiration was her Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
people and serving the community. and Executive Master of Public AdministrationCriminology
Credit
Degree Campus Admission requirements overview points Duration Start
Criminology
Graduate Certificate in • Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) or
O 40 1P Feb/Jul
Criminology and Criminal Justice • Relevant work experience
Master of Criminology and
O Related bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 120 1.5F/3P Feb/Jul
Criminal Justice
Graduate Certificate in • Any bachelor degree or higher or
O 40 1P Feb/Jul
Forensic Mental Health • Relevant work experience
Master of Forensic Mental Health O Related bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 120 1.5F–2.5P Feb/Jul
Research studies
Graduate Diploma of
M/O Related bachelor degree or higher (5.0 GPA) 80 1F/2P Feb
Criminological Research Studies
Note. The degree information listed in this table is an overview only. See degrees.griffith.edu.au for more detailed information.
‘Upon completion of my masters and my footballing
career, I plan to apply to the Australian Federal Police
and begin the next phase of my criminology career.’
Clare Polkinghorne, pictured right in
yellow, has played football (soccer) at the
highest level. She is currently captain of
the Brisbane Roar and is also co-captain
of the Matildas, having represented her
country at two FIFA World Cups and the
2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Clare has also completed undergraduate
study in criminology with a double degree
in psychological science, and found she
enjoyed it so much she wanted to study
further. She is now undertaking a Master
of Criminology and Criminal Justice at
Griffith. The flexibility of external study
at Griffith has enabled Clare to pursue
both academic and sporting goals and cope
with the demands of long distance travel.
‘Upon completion of my masters and my
footballing career, I plan to apply to the
Australian Federal Police and begin the
next phase of my criminology career’.
Clare Polkinghorne
Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Credit
Degree Campus Admission requirements overview points Duration Start
Civil engineering 23
• Bachelor degree in science or environmental
science or computer science or information
Postgraduate coursework degrees
Graduate Diploma of technology or
G/N 80 1F/2P Feb/Jul
Engineering Science • Related AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma
or equivalent and at least 7 years relevant
work experience
Master of Civil Engineering* G Bachelor degree or higher in civil engineering 120 1–1.5F/3P Feb/Jul
Master of Civil Engineering Advanced* G Bachelor degree or higher in civil engineering 160 1.5–2F/4P Feb/Jul
Master of Civil Engineering/
Master of Engineering G Bachelor degree in civil engineering or higher 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
Project Management*
• Bachelor degree in engineering (5.0 GPA or a
weighted average mark of 65%) or equivalent
Master of Professional Engineering G/N or higher or 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
• A Griffith Graduate Diploma of Engineering
Science
Electronic and computer engineering
• Bachelor degree in science or environmental
science or computer science or information
Graduate Diploma of technology or
G/N 80 1F/2P Feb/Jul
Engineering Science • Related AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma
or equivalent and at least 7 years relevant
work experience
Master of Electronic and Bachelor degree in electronic engineering
N 120 1–1.5F/3P Feb/Jul
Computer Engineering or higher
Master of Electronic and Bachelor degree in electronic engineering
N 120 1–1.5F/3P Feb/Jul
Energy Engineering or higher
Master of Electronic and
N Related bachelor degree or higher 160 1–2F/4P Feb
Sport Engineering
Master of Electronic and Computer
Bachelor degree in electronic engineering
Engineering/Master of Electronic N 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
or higher
and Energy Engineering
Master of Electronic and Computer
Bachelor degree in electronic engineering
Engineering/Master of Electronic N 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
or higher
and Sport Engineering
Bachelor degree in engineering (5.0 GPA) or
Master of Professional Engineering G/N 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
equivalent or higher
Environmental engineering
• Bachelor degree in science or environmental
science or computer science or information
Graduate Diploma of technology or
G/N 80 1F/2P Feb/Jul
Engineering Science • Related AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma
or equivalent and at least 7 years relevant
work experience
• Bachelor degree in engineering or higher or
Master of Environmental
N/O • Related bachelor degree or higher and relevant 120 1–1.5F/3P Feb/Jul
Engineering
work experience
• Bachelor degree in engineering or higher or
Master of Environmental
N/O • Related bachelor degree or higher and relevant 160 1.5–2F/4P Feb/Jul
Engineering and Pollution Control
work experience
Bachelor degree in engineering (5.0 GPA) or
Master of Professional Engineering G/N 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
equivalent or higher
Project management
Master of Engineering Bachelor degree in engineering (4.0 GPA)
G 120 1–1.5F/3P Feb/Jul/Oct
Project Management* or higher
Master of Engineering
G Bachelor degree in engineering or higher 160 1.5–2F/4P Feb/Jul/Oct
Project Management Advanced*
Master of Civil Engineering/
Master of Engineering G Bachelor degree in civil engineering or higher 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
Project Management*
Bachelor degree in engineering or equivalent 4x 6 week
Master of Professional
O and Engineers Australia Chartered Status for 80 teaching Jan/May/Sep
Engineering Leadership
40CP of advanced standing periods P
Research studies
Graduate Diploma of Research
G/N Related bachelor degree or higher (5.0 GPA) 80 1F Feb/Jul
Studies in Engineering*
Note. The degree information listed in this table is an overview only. See degrees.griffith.edu.au for more detailed information.
* This degree provides the option to graduate sooner with an alternate qualification such as a graduate certificate or graduate diploma, upon successful completion of relevant courses.
See degrees.griffith.edu.au for details.Education and teaching
Credit
Degree Campus Admission requirements overview points Duration Start
Initial teaching degrees
Non-education bachelor degree (4.0 GPA) or 1.5F#/2F/
Master of Primary Teaching G/M/O 160 Feb
equivelant plus non-academic entry requirements 3-4P
Non-education bachelor degree (4.0 GPA) or 1.5F#/2F/
Master of Secondary Teaching G/M 160 Feb
equivelant plus non-academic entry requirements 3-4P
Advanced education degrees
• Related bachelor degree or higher or
Master of Education* M/O • Any bachelor degree or higher and 120 1–1.5F/3P Feb/Jul
work experience
Master of Educational Studies M Any bachelor degree or higher 160 2F/4P Feb/Jul
Master of Training
O Any bachelor degree or higher 160 1-2F/4P Feb/Jul
and Development*
Specialist education degrees
Graduate Certificate in • Any bachelor degree or higher (4.5 GPA) or
O 40 0.5F/1P Feb/Jul
Autism Studies • Relevant work experience
• Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies
(4.5 GPA) or
Master of Autism Studies O 80 1F/2P Feb/Jul
• Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies
(or equivalent) (4.5 GPA)
Graduate Certificate in • Any bachelor degree or higher or
O 40 1P Feb/Jul
Training and Development • Relevant work experience
Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Any bachelor degree or higher in
O 40 1P Feb
Education and Care primary or secondary education
Graduate Certificate in
M/O Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 40 1P Feb/Jul
Professional Learning
Graduate Certificate in
M Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) 40 0.5F/1P Feb/Jul
STEAM Education
Graduate Certificate in
Teaching of English to Speakers N/O Any bachelor degree or higher 40 0.5F/1P Feb/Jul/Oct
of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Any bachelor degree or higher or
Master of Teaching of English to
N • A Graduate Certificate in a related discipline or 160 1-2F/4P Feb/Jul/Oct
Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• A Graduate Diploma in a related discipline◊
Graduate Certificate in
O Any bachelor degree or higher 40 1P Feb/Jul
Special Needs Education
Master of Special Needs Graduate Certificate in Special Needs Education
O 80 1F/2P Feb/Jul
and Intervention Education (4.5 GPA)
Research studies
• Related postgraduate qualification
Master of Education and (5.0 GPA) or
G/M 80 1F/2P Feb
Professional Studies in Research • Related bachelor degree with Class IIB
Honours◊
Recognised bachelor degree with not less than
Doctor of Education G/L/M/O 240 3F/6P Feb/Jul
Class IIA Honours and relevant work experience◊
Note. The degree information listed in this table is an overview only. See degrees.griffith.edu.au for more detailed information.
# This is an accelerated program that includes study in Trimester 3.
* This degree provides the option to graduate sooner with an alternate qualification such as a graduate certificate or graduate diploma, upon successful completion of relevant courses.
See degrees.griffith.edu.au for details.
◊ Griffith offers alternative admission criteria for this degree, such as formal, informal and non-formal learning. See degrees.griffith.edu.au for details.
‘Griffith has a wonderful reputation
for its outstanding education degrees,
so it was my first choice.’
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For the love
of children
From a young age, Tamara Sullivan knew she ‘I have a passion for innovative professional
wanted to pursue teaching as a career. ‘I loved learning, and I feel honoured to work with
caring for children, so it was always my calling education thought leaders in Australia and
in life,’ she says. ‘Griffith has a wonderful around the globe.’ Along the way, she has
reputation for its outstanding education degrees, gathered many teaching accolades including an
so it was my first choice.’ Her degree at Griffith Excellence in Educational Leadership Award from
enabled her to develop a broad repertoire of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders,
teaching skills that saw her well placed for her an Australian College of Educators Fellowship
future years. She is now the Head of Academics Award and the Australian Council for Educational
and Innovation at Ormiston College where Leaders New Voice Scholarship.
she facilitates the College’s directions in
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